EnvironmentCalifornians Can Recycle Mattresses For FreeJanuary 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians should now have a place to recycle used mattresses for free. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Reject VW Recall PlanJanuary 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe cars emit up to 40 times the federal limit for nitrogen oxide, but contain software that allows them to pass emissions tests.
State GovernmentBudget Analyst To California Lawmakers: Build A Stronger ReserveJanuary 11, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s non-partisan Legislative Analyst is recommending that state lawmakers budget carefully this year in preparation for the next recession – even as tax revenues continue to exceed expectations.
State GovernmentRendon Elected New California Assembly SpeakerJanuary 11, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California state Assembly has picked a new leader. Los Angeles County Democrat Anthony Rendon will take over as the 70th speaker of the Assembly in early March after his election was formalized Monday with a unanimous vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Senators Plan Legislative Response To Porter Ranch Gas LeakJanuary 11, 2016 | Ben BradfordSome California lawmakers are pushing for more inspections and safety equipment at gas storage facilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUC Davis Scientist First To Measure Methane Leak At Aliso CanyonJanuary 11, 2016 | Amy QuintonA UC Davis atmospheric scientist flying a pollution-detection plane was the first to measure methane emissions spewing from the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.
State GovernmentLawmakers Look To Add Repeal Of Welfare Limit To BudgetJanuary 11, 2016 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers in California say they’ll once again push to end a two-decade old law they say discriminates against the poor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Proposes New Spending, Sees Rainy Days AheadJanuary 8, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown was in his element when he introduced his annual January budget proposal yesterday at the state Capitol. He waved charts and warned of looming recession, even as he called for new taxes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Criticizes Ballot Bids To Raise Minimum Wage, Extend Prop 30January 7, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown poured cold water on the hopes of California Democrats, unions and advocacy groups as he released his state budget proposal Thursday, criticizing two major progressive priorities headed toward the November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown's Budget Plan Draws Praise, Concern From LawmakersJanuary 7, 2016 | Chris NicholsLegislative Democrats and Republicans generally had praise for parts of Governor Jerry Brown’s California budget proposal. But they raised concerns as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
